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January 3, 2025
Article is latest controversy in the internet encyclopedia’s coverage of the war in Gaza Strip.
Education Dept., Rutgers Reach Agreement Over Antisemitism, Islamophobia Complaints
Aaron Bandler
January 2, 2025
More than 400 complaints had been made against the New Jersey school between July ’23 and June ’94.
Two Israelis Injured in New Orleans Truck Attack, Israel Foreign Minister Confirms
Brian Fishbach
January 1, 2025
They were among the 30 injured and 15 killed in New Orleans French Quarter, which is being investigated as a terrorist attack.
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December 20, 2024
The agreement covers nine complaints made at five UC campuses, including UCLA.
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Aaron Bandler
December 11, 2024
Faculty at more than a dozen California schools were rated “extreme” or “severe.”
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Steven Ganot, The Media Line
December 7, 2024
Syrian rebels declared the end of President Bashar Assad’s 24-year rule on Sunday after a swift offensive brought opposition forces into Damascus.
Amnesty International Criticized for Its Report Accusing Israel of Genocide
Aaron Bandler
December 5, 2024
American Jewish Committee, National Jewish Advocacy Center and the U.S. State Department have condemned the report.
Community Advocacy Through Jews of NY Leads to Staffer Suspension
Ayala Or-El
December 5, 2024
Jews of NY, a popular Instagram account, made it clear: antisemitic acts will no longer go unpunished.
UCLA Student Judicial Board to Hear Complaint Against Cultural Affairs Commissioner
Aaron Bandler
December 3, 2024
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